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OUR SERVICES

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We partner with a diverse range of institutions to design and implement high-quality training programs that align with local workforce needs, ensuring students are prepared for in-demand careers while meeting community and industry expectations. 

We offer expert guidance in identifying, applying, securing, and managing grant funding to support the growth and sustainability of your training programs.  

We help schools attract students and qualified staff while building strong community support by designing a comprehensive and customized recruitment and marketing strategy tailored to your unique needs.  

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What We
Offer

Workforce Program Development

Services include: 

  • Analyzing labor market trends and working closely with industry partners to ensure CTE programs are aligned with current and future workforce needs. 

  • Assisting in developing curricula that reflect industry standards and equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in high-demand fields. 

  • Helping schools establish strong connections with local businesses and creating meaningful work-based learning experiences for students. 

  • Ensuring that programs include opportunities for students to earn relevant industry certifications and college credits, enhancing their employability and admission to college upon graduation. 

  • Providing tools and frameworks to assess program effectiveness and make data driven adjustments to maintain program rigor and relevance.​​​​ 

Program Evaluation & Monitoring 

Services include:​ 

  • Gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data from all stakeholders to develop a Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.

  • Providing tools and strategies to regularly assess program effectiveness, student outcomes, and alignment with industry demands. 

  • Engaging in continual assessment and improvement that incorporates stakeholder feedback and performance data of current programs.  

  • Delivering recommendations with actionable strategies for program improvements based on data-driven insights. 

Educator and Industry Events

We organize a wide range of events that bring together educators, administrators, industry leaders, and state agencies. 

Events can be impactful opportunities to grow your network of partners and resources.  

  • Discuss local workforce trends and emerging industry needs. 

  • Foster meaningful partnerships between schools and businesses. 

  • Facilitate internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities for students. 

 

We can coordinate lunch and learn training sessions that provide focused, in-depth discussions and training on relevant topics, as well as industry events that connect industry and business professionals with students. 

 

Events serve as valuable platforms for networking, resource-sharing, and building long-term collaborative relationships that benefit students and industry partners. 

Grant Acquisition & Management

Services include: 

  • Exploring and leveraging diverse funding sources, including private, federal, and state entities to secure comprehensive funding support for your project. 

  • Crafting compelling and comprehensive grant proposals that showcase the strengths, objectives, and potential impact of your project, significantly increasing the likelihood     of approval. 

  • Offering strategic advice to ensure your project aligns with funder priorities, maximizing your chances of success and sustainability. 

  • Providing comprehensive compliance reviews and reporting to maximize the effective utilization of funds, ensuring each dollar achieves its full potential. 

  • Assisting in the management of funds throughout the life cycle of the grant from budget planning and allocation to tracking expenditures.  

Recruitment and Marketing 

Services include: 

  • Developing targeted outreach campaigns that emphasize the benefits and career prospects offered by CTE programs. 

  • Organizing career awareness activities and events that underscore the value of CTE. 

  • Assisting schools in recruiting, retaining, and training qualified CTE teachers by developing strategic initiatives to attract industry professionals. 

  • Utilizing data-driven marketing strategies to reach key audiences through social media, local events, and community engagement initiatives, ensuring a strong community connection.

Professional Development

We offer specialized training for school administrators and leaders to deepen their understanding of Career and Technical Education programs and compliance requirements.

 

Our Sessions Include:

  • Leadership skills for effective CTE program implementation and continuous improvement. 

  • Strategies for developing strong industry partnerships. 

  • Creating and implementing effective advisory boards. 

  • Providing best practices for aligning school curricula with workforce requirements. 

  • Approaches to partnering with post-secondary institutions to strengthen and expand opportunities for students 

  • Developing professional training for educators to enhance instructional practices and ensure alignment with current industry trends and standards.​ 

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CONTACT US

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17 Hammitt View Drive
West Greenwich, RI 02817

401-374-5191
lorifergusonconsulting@gmail.com

 

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